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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

T685 MCSMOT history

T685 MCS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
92,712 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T685 MCS was last recorded at 92,712 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,163 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,549 miles
Average per year
3,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,712 miles
  • 2025 – 91,163 miles
  • 2024 – 89,640 miles
  • 2023 – 88,368 miles
  • 2022 – 86,782 miles
  • 2021 – 85,540 miles
  • 2020 – 80,650 miles
  • 2019 – 78,893 miles
  • 2018 – 73,264 miles
  • 2017 – 68,154 miles
  • 2016 – 62,642 miles
  • 2014 – 59,793 miles
  • 2013 – 42,508 miles
  • 2012 – 42,144 miles
  • 2011 – 41,122 miles
  • 2010 – 40,120 miles
  • 2009 – 37,987 miles
  • 2008 – 34,188 miles
  • 2007 – 30,017 miles
  • 2006 – 25,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,712 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRadiator corroded/leak

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Radiator corroded/damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,712 miles (+1,549)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,712 miles
    Test number
    942690966418
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded/leak
  2. Pass91,163 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    933312297715
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded/damp
  3. Fail91,163 miles (+1,523)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    418686292532
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator corroded/damp
  4. Pass89,640 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,640 miles
    Test number
    148226516522
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail89,640 miles (+1,272)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,640 miles
    Test number
    370305897918
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass88,368 miles (+1,586)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    654245465243
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass86,782 miles (+1,242)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    364148761866
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper front stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper front stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy on roller brake test
  8. Pass85,540 miles (+4,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,540 miles
    Test number
    745410256158
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy during roller brake test (handbrake)
  9. Pass80,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    122218742405
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy during roller brake test
  10. Fail80,650 miles (+1,757)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    687276457804
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy during roller brake test
  11. Pass78,893 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    498309431571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  12. Fail78,893 miles (+5,629)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    686272123274
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  13. Pass73,264 miles (+5,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    596272696619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass68,154 miles (+5,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,154 miles
    Test number
    828567452520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass62,642 miles (+2,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    446954581031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass59,793 miles (+17,285)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    937907104149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,508 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,508 miles
    Test number
    659102093018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass42,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    139728602109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail42,144 miles (+1,022)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    965858802197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass41,122 miles (+1,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    356150911108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass40,120 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,120 miles
    Test number
    762145800122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass37,987 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    432796899029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,188 miles (+4,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,188 miles
    Test number
    990925988041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass30,017 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,017 miles
    Test number
    840086387042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    604121086026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 MCS

Does T685 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T685 MCS expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T685 MCS?
The MOT on T685 MCS expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T685 MCS done?
T685 MCS was recorded at 92,712 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
Has T685 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 MCS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T685 MCS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T685 MCS find?
T685 MCS failed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 7 more.

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